Transport
KiwiRail seeks advice to extend life of Kaitaki ferry
KiwiRail is looking into whether it is possible to extend the life of the Interislander's Kaitaki ferry.
Interislander passenger wins compensation
An Interislander passenger has won just over a thousand dollars in compensation for travel costs after a ferry broke down off the Wellington coast last year.
The Kaitaki was sailing into Wellington… Audio
Ferry breakdown: Interislander passenger wins compensation
An Interislander passenger has won compensation over a ferry breakdown last year, with the Disputes Tribunal finding the service was "not fit for purpose".
Calls to get e-scooters off the footpath as injuries soar
A wheelchair user says she lives in constant fear of colliding with an e-scooter: "I'm tired of that pit in my stomach."
Businesses not sold on benefits of cycle lanes
Business owners say the changes to Featherston St are scaring off customers - but council says it's all part of a wider network that's been years in the making.
Rogue digital billboard pokes fun at Waka Kotahi
A digital billboard poking fun at Waka Kotahi has appeared near an intersection in New Plymouth where its contractors have recently finished work.
EV sellers face difficult year ahead following policy changes
A week from today electric vehicle owners - including plug-in hybrids - will have to start displaying their purchased road-user charges licences. Audio
Te Huia train under pressure
The pressure is on the rail service Te Huia, which runs between Auckland and Hamilton.
The government says it's one of the most heavily subsidised public transport services in the country - and… Audio
How does Te Huia's subsidy compare to roads?
There is no doubt the train service between Auckland and Hamilton is highly subsidised - but roads are too, a researcher says.
Otago votes to keep half-price bus fares for kids
The government-funded subsidy for those aged 13 to 24 ends on 1 May.
Lack of reliability with trains sees Auckland commuters opt for the bus
Auckland's public transport network has been under the pump during 'March Madness' - but trains are lagging behind.
AT reassures big events' attendees after P!nk concert woes
A number of large events including Polyfest, the Auckland Arts Festival and a Blues vs Crusaders game are taking place this weekend.
Auckland Transport to be stripped of planning powers
The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own 10-year-plan for the city's transport network.
West Coasters welcome speed limit U-turn
Local communities will have a say on speed limits as the government scraps the "road to zero" safety campaign.
Future of Picton overbridge up in the air
A Picton overbridge being built to keep traffic flowing when larger ferries brought more vehicles into town might not ever be finished.
Re-opening of key section of Auckland rail line delayed till January
The track between Papakura and Pukekohe has been closed since September 2022.
Rail track workers had to run for lives
Two track workers were nearly hit by a train on Wellington's Johnsonville line last year.
Truck driver on job for 13 hours without break when hit by train
The train was travelling at almost three times the speed limit as it approached the crossing where the incident occurred.
Real-time carbon map inspires students to change transport behaviour
Scientists are making real-time carbon maps of every New Zealand city, following a successful pilot in Auckland.
Auckland rail crossings to be removed ahead of City Rail Link opening
Auckland Transport is starting to remove several rail crossings in the city to reduce the risk of death on the train network.
